Living Supers - General Discussion Thread

[Rystil Arden]

It helps when I dont have to hunt for them.

Also players have had a tendency to post thier character as a "work in progress" and were not finished. It was hard to tell the difference so I started just answering e-mail notifications.

This is definitely true--I like to post my work in progress, especially for M&M where making characters is so incredibly long and difficult. Even without that, it is hard to notice all the submissions without something to signal the Judges.

 

[hero4hire]

Looked over your character.
Highlighted areas that need attention in RED

Name: Nimbus
Real Name: Toni Barnes
Size: Medium
Gender: Female

Str: 10 +0 (0 PP) PowerLevel: 8 PP: 120
Dex: 16 +3 (6 PP) AB: +5 (5 PP) This costs 10 PP XP: 0
Con: 10 +0 (0 PP) Grapple: +5 HP: 1
Int: 14 +2 (4 PP) Speed: 30'
Wis: 13 +1 (3 PP) Init: +3
Cha: 15 +2 (5 PP)

Base Power Feat Total
Defense: +7 +0 +0 117 (14 PP) Typo
Dodge: +0 Flatfooted: 13

Base Mod Feat Power Misc Total
Fort: 7 +0 +0 +0 +0 +7 (7 PP)
Ref: 1 +3 +0 +0 +0 +4 (1 PP)
Will: 2 +1 +0 +0 +0 +3 (2 PP)
Toughness: 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

Attack Attack Damage Save Type Type
Unarmed +0 DC 15 Tough Bruise
Light Strike +8 DC 23 Tough Bruise


Movement Types:

Feats: (6 PP) 6 points in Feats. What are they?
Base 10/60/120
Leap 10/5/2

Skill Points: 92 (23 PP)
Skills Ranks Mod Misc Total
Bluff 5 +2 +0 +7
Craft: Artistic 13 +2 +0 +15
Diplomacy 4 +2 +0 +6
Gather Info 6 +2 +0 +8
Investigate 6 +2 +0 +8
Knowledge: Popular Culture7 +2 +0 +9
Knowledge: Art 8 +2 +0 +10
Knowledge: Current Events4 +2 +0 +6
Knowledge: Streetwise 4 +2 +0 +6
Notice 11 +1 +0 +12
Profession 8 +1 +0 +9
Search 2 +2 +0 +4
Sense Motive 8 +1 +0 +9
Stealth 4 +3 +0 +7

Language - 2

Languages:
Mandarin
Cantonese

Equipment:
Communicator

Powers:
Light Control 8 (2 PP/Rank + 1 Alternate Power = 17 PP) [Mutation]
- Alternate Power - Strike 8 [light weapon] (1 PP/Rank + 1 PP/Rank Penetrating = 16 PP)

Invisibility: All visual sensors (8 PP + 1 PP/Rank Affects Others +3 PP Progression Feat = 12 PP) [Mutation]
Invisible to all visual sensors. Can cause others to become invisible by touch, up to 5 people.
Invisibility to all visual is considered 4 ranks of concealment at 2PP/rank. That would make your final cost 3PP/rank + 3PP in Feats for 15PP

Immunity: Light 5 (2 PP/Rank = 10 PP) [Mutation] Immunity only costs 10PP per rank, also if you want Immunity to the Light Power Descriptor it would be 10 ranks. So the cost comes out in the wash.



Notes:
Abilities 18 + Skills 23 (92 ranks) + Feats 6 + Powers 39 I add up 42PP maing you 3PP over + Combat 24 + Saves 10 = 120 / 120

 

[pathfinderq1]

Looks like all the new players are on missions. Are there unapproved characters out there waiting on a mission?

I'm a new player, and I just missed the last mission call since I had soon revisions that needed to be done before final approval. I've got one PL 8 character ready to go (Spitfire, a flame/plasma energy projector) and I'm thinking about options for my PL 10 slot.

-Matthew

 

[Nimbus]

Kay. The character is fixed now, if you'll go look at it. It's still here.

 

[Shayuri]

I have the crunch for a submission more or less done in a first draft...any chance I could get some of you gurus to take a peek and make sure I'm not making any egregious errors, or missing out on some good opportunities for better performance?

The basic concept is that of a wizard who has mastered some lower power spells (those that aren't in the array), but still relies on a grimoire for the more advanced spells (the array). One possible tripping point is that the grimoire is ALSO a sentient Construct, purchased as a Sidekick. Not sure if that works, ruleswise, though I can't see an immediate problem...I'm paying for it twice, basically. Once as a Device, and once as a Sidekick, for separate areas of function. Anyway, all help is appreciated!

[sblock]CODENAME:
Concept/Archetype: Sorceress
Power Level: 10
Power Points: 150
Experience Points: 0
Hero Points: 1

ABILITIES (22)
STR 8 +0 (-2 PP)
DEX 12 +2 (2 PP)
CON 10 +1 (0 PP)
INT 20 +5 (10 PP)
WIS 16 +3 (6 PP)
CHA 16 +3 (6 PP)

SAVES (13)
TOUG +3/+10 (+0 Con + XX Feat + 10 Power + 3 Equipment)
FORT +5 (+5 Base + 0 Con + XX Feat + XX Power) (5 PP)
REF +5 (+4 Base + 1 Dex + XX Feat + XX Power) (4 PP)
WILL +7 (+4 Base + 3 Wis + XX Feat + XX Power) (4 PP)

COMBAT (18)
INIT +1
BASE DEF +2 (4 PP)
DEF 12 (10 + 2 Base + 0 Feat + 0 Power)
FLAT-FOOTED 11
BASE ATT +7 (14 PP)

ATTACK
Melee:Attack +7 (DC 14 SAVE, CRIT 20, TYPE Fist/Unarmed)
Ranged:Attack +7 (DC 20 SAVE, CRIT 20, RANGE 50', TYPE Magic Energy (Magebolt))

SKILLS 32 SP (8 PP)
Computers +10 (5 Ranks + 5 Atb + XX Feat + XX Power)
Concentration +5 (5 Ranks + 0 Atb + XX Feat + XX Power)
Drive +6 (5 Ranks + 1 Atb + XX Feat + XX Power)
Knowledge (Arcane Lore) +10 (5 Ranks + 5 Atb + XX Feat + XX Power)
Notice +8 (5 Ranks + 3 Atb + XX Feat + XX Power)
Sense Motive +8 (5 Ranks + 3 Atb + XX Feat + XX Power)

LANGUAGES (2 Ranks)
Language, Latin, Egyptian

MOVEMENT
SPEED 30/60/120

FEATS (14 PP)
Attractive 1
Ritualist 1
Quick Change 1
Equipment 4
Sidekick 7

POWERS 76
Super Senses: Magical Awareness 1pt
Force Field 10 [Shield of the Magus](1 PP/Rank + 0 PP = 10 PP)
Blast 5 [Mage Bolt](2 PP/Rank + 0 PP = 10 PP)
Telekinesis 5 [Mage Hand](2 PP/Rank + 0 PP = 10 PP)
Environment Control: Light 5 [Silverlight](1 PP/Rank + 0 PP = 5 PP)

Device 10 [Great Grimoire] [50 DP] (4 PP/rank + 0 PP = 40 PP)

Unyielding Grasp of the Grave 9 (5 DP/Rank + 5 DP = 50 PP)
-- Snare 9 (2 DP/Rank + 0 DP = 18 DP)
EX: Link (+1)
FL: Distracted (-1)
-- Fatigue 9 (3 DP/Rank + 0 DP = 27 DP)
EX: Link (+1), Range (+1)
FL: Distracted (-1)

AP Blast 10 [Dragon Spirit](4 DP/Rank + 0 DP = 40 DP, 1 PP Net)
EX: Cone Area Effect (+1), Selective Effect (+1), Autofire 1 (+1)
FL: Distracted (-1)

AP Astral Form 9 [Vision Quest](5 DP/Rank + 0 DP = 45 DP, 1 PP Net)

AP Dazzle 10, All Senses [Eternal Darkness of the Closed Mind](4 DP/Rank + 0 DP = 40 DP, 1 PP Net)
FL: Distracted (-1)

AP Teleport 10 [Doorway to Otherwhere](4 DP/Rank + 0 DP = 40 DP, 1 PP Net)
EX: Accurate (+1), Portal (+2)
FL: Distracted (-1)

AP Nullify 10 [Great Unbinding](4 DP/Rank + 0 DP = 40 DP, 1 PP Net)
EX: All Magic Effects, Burst Area (+1), Selective Effect (+1)

EQUIPEMENT 20
Cellphone 1
Camera 1
Desktop Computer 1
Laptop Computer 1
Compact Car w/alarm 10

Diadem of the Tiger's Eye (nightvision goggles) 1
Seeking Fetish (mini-tracer) 1
Amulet of Tooran (+3 toughness, subtle, doesn't stack with forcefield) 4

COST
Abilities [22]
Combat [18]
Saves [13]
Skills [8]
Feats [14]
Powers [76]
Drawbacks [-1]
Total [150]
Unspent [0]

NOTES
Real Name:
Gender:
Age:
Size:
Height:
Weight:
Hair:
Eyes:
Nationality:
Ethnicity:
Tradeoffs:

DESCRIPTION
Description

HISTORY
History

SIDEKICK

The Great Grimoire
STR - INT 20
DEX - WIS 10
CON - CHA 10

Size: Tiny (8)
Toughness: 10 (10)

Feats (2)
Assessment
Eidetic Memory

Skills 20 (5)
Knowledge (Arcane Lore) +15 (10 Ranks + 5 Atb)
Knowledge (History) +10 (5 ranks + 5 Atb)
Knowledge (Theology/Philosophy) +10 (5 ranks + 5 Atb)[/sblock]

 

[hero4hire]

Looked at the character, didnt do ANY number crunching I will save that for an actual review when the sheet is done.

So Sorceress gains greater magic power when in possession of the intelligent Grimoire.
It is actually her casting the spells correct not the sentient book? If so I dont really see an issue. Though I might suggest the Restricted Feat as it would seem that some one would need some arcane knowledge to use the book.

I did note that you have autofire on an area effect, normally these are incompatible.
I did propose we use Targeted Area rules awhile ago but recieved no feedback.
That would allow the usage of Autofire. The thread is here. I invite any and all that have an opinion to discuss it there.

 

[hero4hire]

I may need a replacement Resolute for my restarting Great Iridium Con Game as Bront is taking a hiatus from the boards.

Any interest?

 

[Rystil Arden]

Looked at the character, didnt do ANY number crunching I will save that for an actual review when the sheet is done.

So Sorceress gains greater magic power when in possession of the intelligent Grimoire.
It is actually her casting the spells correct not the sentient book? If so I dont really see an issue. Though I might suggest the Restricted Feat as it would seem that some one would need some arcane knowledge to use the book.

I did note that you have autofire on an area effect, normally these are incompatible.
I did propose we use Targeted Area rules awhile ago but recieved no feedback.
That would allow the usage of Autofire. The thread is here. I invite any and all that have an opinion to discuss it there.

Targeted Area Autofire is scary

 

[Rystil Arden]

Okay, I finally had my idea for a PL 8 Hero. It's pretty funny (at least to me) and should be a lot of fun--But it is taking *forever* to write it all up (several hours so far).

Basic concept--D&D-playing college student finds a mystic staff on vacation which catalyses him to gain magic powers. However, since he doesn't have a formal magic tutor to train him in how to do magic, he is only able to focus his magic by imagining the effects of D&D spells. He calls himself an '8th level Wizard', and he has a bunch of powers that are similar to D&D spells (and he names them after the spells and makes D&D references). Should be a lot of fun

 

[hero4hire]

Magic Rules!

Interestingly enough about 20% of the characters approved have some sort of magic related schtick.

Living Supers is definitely a "High Magic" gameworld.